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Forum: European Armoury 7th June 2025, 06:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,794
Posted By Lee
That has always been the conundrum with projects...

That has always been the conundrum with projects like this website and forum. As a student/collector gains experience, he/she will likely come to recognize little clues that something isn't right....
Forum: European Armoury 2nd June 2025, 11:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,794
Posted By Lee
Ed, I enjoyed reading your paper on fakes and...

Ed, I enjoyed reading your paper on fakes and find it potentially very useful reading for all stages of a collecting life.

I myself cannot always resolve authenticity even with an object in hand;...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 104,760
Posted By Lee
Please see...

Please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,887
Posted By Lee
Markings from another arsenal...

Markings from another arsenal (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29088) for comparison.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2025, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,987
Posted By Lee
I expect that it is Japanese and does have some...

I expect that it is Japanese and does have some age. I recommend the Nihonto Message Board (https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/) for assistance. The first thing they will tell you is that it has serious...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2025, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,071
Posted By Lee
I believe that it is a proper spear, suitable for...

I believe that it is a proper spear, suitable for use by a young warrior. This is not to say that these have not been bought "new" by tourists; a friend of mine has a very similar example he acquired...
Forum: European Armoury 17th April 2025, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,058
Posted By Lee
This relic lock has gotten a bit more attention...

This relic lock has gotten a bit more attention over on the American Longrifles forum: https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=84468.0
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2025, 11:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,639
Posted By Lee
Short sword - from where? when?

A friend came across this unmarked short, straight sword and has asked me where and when it is from. Any ideas?
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2025, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,437
Posted By Lee
Angry Thread closed

I think that the time has come that moderatorial duty requires that I close this thread.

Obviously, the more knowledge an aspiring collector has about their chosen field, the better. The more...
Forum: European Armoury 8th April 2025, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,437
Posted By Lee
I suspect, from the lack of member responses,...

I suspect, from the lack of member responses, that your fears may be correct. I am not experienced at all with swords from this region, so consider my comments with great caution. The steel blade...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd March 2025, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,075
Posted By Lee
Exclamation Please do NOT quote large blocks of text.

Please do NOT quote large blocks of text. This serves no valid purpose, renders the database unwieldy and inflates the cost of operating this project.

If you highlight the relevant section before...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th March 2025, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 39,452
Posted By Lee
Some details here: ...

Some details here:
https://winehistoryproject.org/punching-the-cap/
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd March 2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 13,774
Posted By Lee
Exhibition catalog accompanying "Might and Magnificence"

For the current exhibition in Hong Kong:
Might and Magnificence: Ceremonial Arms and Armour across Cultures

Here is a link to the museum's store:
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/bg/publication
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd March 2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 39,452
Posted By Lee
coupe marc

A French tool for cleaning out cider and wine presses called a coupe marc. These are widely misrepresented by dealers and even in museums as beheading axes.

See...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th February 2025, 08:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 101,038
Posted By Lee
Red face Musings and explanations

I believe that the post 1900 / 100 year old "cutoff" may have been Fernando's personal "rule of thumb" in moderating the European Arsenal section of the forum. Life is better for all when members of...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th February 2025, 03:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 101,038
Posted By Lee
Arrow Statement of Policy

Back before there was a forum component on this site - just over a quarter of a century ago - I wrote this: My attitude has not changed. I did and do acknowledge that the interests of the forum...
Forum: Swap Forum 7th February 2025, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 26,217
Posted By Lee
Exclamation Estate Auction of deceased member Shakethetrees Feb. 13, 2025

The estate of deceased member Ellis Sidney Joubert III (shakethetrees) who passed in 2016 is coming up for auction on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in New Orleans.

Here is a link to the auction...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2025, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 44,468
Posted By Lee
Envy! :D

Envy! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2025, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,811
Posted By Lee
I believe it to be the real deal, made for local...

I believe it to be the real deal, made for local wear and use. Probably mid 20th century. Blade could well be older. Is it flexible?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,215
Posted By Lee
Exclamation I get these messages too. In future, please do...

I get these messages too. In future, please do not link to this website until this access issue is corrected.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,159
Posted By Lee
Late Imperial Russian officer's saber. Perhaps a...

Late Imperial Russian officer's saber. Perhaps a shaskha, officers, 1909 pattern. Very nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,631
Posted By Lee
Question Presumed Philippine?

Received from new member, Gacho77, who desires to learn what it is and whether it belongs in a museum or the trash can. More the former, I believe. I suspect it is from the Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,869
Posted By Lee
Talking Green with envy

Very nice indeed. I also concur with your dating above.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,116
Posted By Lee
and here is my battered old example that seems to...

and here is my battered old example that seems to have a similar locking mechanism: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=217284&postcount=15
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 100,853
Posted By Lee
Fernando, may he Rest in Peace

It is with sadness that I announce that Fernando passed away on October 15 in hospital following a debilitating illness of several months duration. He led a full and interesting life and the world is...
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